i figure as many guys that are on here, there’s a good percentage that is facing the same reality. What works best to slow it down?
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OT - Starting to go bald. Any suggestions for treatments?
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Rogaine or the new funky blue laser they now show on TV. Like the guy says Bosley for hair implants.
Just don’t pretend you aren’t going bald. Embrace it. The worst looks are comb overs or comb forwards. They draw more attention to it. Plugs are pretty noticeable too. Honestly, the more insecure about the baldness, the worst it seems like it’ll look.
Also, when going bald, keep the hair you have short. Like 0-1 guard short. And look at the bright side of not having to go and pay for haircuts every 2-3 weeks.
Also, when going bald, keep the hair you have short. Like 0-1 guard short. And look at the bright side of not having to go and pay for haircuts every 2-3 weeks.
Mine was shoulder length in the mid 90's but started losing it, while noticing the professors at the music school I was attending trying to keep theirs long when it was so obvious. Only guy that can pull that off is Sean Connery. So I shaved it with clippers for a few years, then went to the razor. Thankfully, I dont have a lumpy head but after 20+ years, it gets soooooo old having to shave my head every other day.
Just own it, and remind yourself life is short, and bigger things to concern yourself with 
Wear a Gamecock or MAGA cap.
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If I was in my 20s I think I'd try Rogaine and see if it helped. I lost mine slowly but by age 50 it reached the point where there was nothing to do but cut it short and don't worry about it.
Lol
I know several divorced dudes.
All pumped up and bald.
They lose the hair,go to gym to compensate and become aholes.
There is a clinic here in CO that does stem cell injections. They seriously work and are fantastic. The treatment only takes a few minutes (several small injections in a grid on top of your head). In about a year, you have roughly 50% more hair ($2k-$3k) and it is guaranteed. If you don't get good results, you can get another treatment free. Then you can take Finasteride (Google it...It works!) to maintain/preserve all of your hair as it prevents the testosterone from attacking your vulnerable hairs (the ones on top of your head). If you don't like taking pills to preserve your hair, you can do hair transplants. They also work and are a permanent solution with no pills needed.
I started losing my hair rapidly 10 years ago and didn't like it. I was really upset about it. If I was married, maybe I wouldn't have done anything but since I'm not the marrying type and I like pretty women, I got transplants. It is the best money I ever spent. It usually costs $2-$3/graft. If you need the entire top of your head done, it will cost you about $12k-$16k. You can do them in 2,000 - 3,000 graft increments.
Again, It was one of the best things I ever did. I am 46yo and have a FULL head of hair that I love to style. Women love it. The ones who say they don't care if you are bald are usually lying. They care. Some more than others but they pretty much all care to some degree.
PM me if you want more information on the clinic here in CO. They are one of the best in the country and have possibly the best prices. I have kept in touch with the owner and they are running a special for anyone who pays this month for a treatment for now or in the future. Everything is roughly half price. $1/graft and maybe $1500-$2k for stem cell.
Rivalry aside, this place honestly changed my life. I tell everyone about it who will listen. It's awesome.
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If you have already lost a good bit, just shave it. I wouldn't waste a cent on plugs, grafts, or whatever one wants to call it. I, and just anybody else can pick one out a mile away. A bit better than a toupee, but still noticeable. Just grab a good razor.
My mother told me to stop playing with myself or I would go bald or was it I would go blind. I’m getting to old to remember.
But did she tell you it would cause memory loss?
My plan is to grow it long on the sides and then comb it over the top. No one knows the difference and it looks totally natural.
So a Trump hairstyle?
I did scalp micropigmentation after about 20 years of shaving my head. I love it. Go to instagram and #scalpmicropigmentation. Obviously need to go to a top notch clinic.
Doesn't give you hair but does soften your look a give you a "frame" back for your face.
As others have said- DO NOT try to style the hair over the bald areas. Looks horrible. Tight cut is much better.
Doesn't give you hair but does soften your look a give you a "frame" back for your face.
As others have said- DO NOT try to style the hair over the bald areas. Looks horrible. Tight cut is much better.
Wonderful advice. I wish I had cut my hair shorter years before I did. I wish I had started shaving my head years before I did. It's liberating and it looks better than any kind of comb-over or hairpiece.
Don't do the hair plugs. My brother did, and his head looked like a colander.
My grandfather was a post WWII Veteran and was a Barber afterwards from 46 up until he retired around 88! Heard him tell a many of his ol' buddies who's hair he'd cut for many a moon back in the days, that the only way absolutely stop "balding" was to go ahead and shave it off!!
LOL, and just sayin' now!!
So here was my dilemma about 20 years ago. Started losing hair and got the dreaded bald spot on top. My theory was no biggie and I would just go with the Bruce Willis look. Decided to try rogaine. Started using the Walmart brand cause it was cheaper. I was skeptical, but said worth a try and it’s not expensive.
Works great for me and it stopped the bald spot and grew some hair back. It says to use twice a day, but I stopped and went to once a day several years ago. Still holding up well.
Would never consider hair plugs, Bosley, or anything else. It was rogaine or bust for me. It worked so I haven’t had to do the Bruce Willis. (The generic name for rogaine is minoxidol)
Works great for me and it stopped the bald spot and grew some hair back. It says to use twice a day, but I stopped and went to once a day several years ago. Still holding up well.
Would never consider hair plugs, Bosley, or anything else. It was rogaine or bust for me. It worked so I haven’t had to do the Bruce Willis. (The generic name for rogaine is minoxidol)
Well, you're obviously reading this thread, so you're not blind. If you're bald, you know what your mom said.
I have a really thin/bald spot in the back. When I look in the mirror, I don't see it. Therefore, I don't care.
But, if I did care, I would shave my head and get it tanned...
But, if I did care, I would shave my head and get it tanned...
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